Conjoint: BA/BGlobalSt major in Global Politics and Human Rights

A major is the main subject area that you choose to study in your degree. You will study courses up to Stage III level in this subject.

As well as gaining skills, knowledge and experience in your chosen area, you will learn how to think creatively, solve problems and communicate effectively, all essential skills to help you thrive in any career you choose.

Please see the main programme link below to see further details for the programme.

You will become familiar with the connected and complex challenges that affect the world right now. Through exposure to law, politics and other subjects, you will be able to assess the goals and strategies adopted by entities on the global stage, including governments and NGOs.

BA/BGlobalSt - Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Global Studies Conjoint

As part of a Bachelor of Global Studies majoring in Global Politics and Human Rights, you can become familiar with the connected and complex challenges that affect the world right now. Through exposure to Law, Politics and other subjects, you will be able to assess the goals and strategies adopted by entities on the global stage, including governments and NGOs.

As a Global Studies graduate, you will be a competent global citizen. In addition to language skills and related regional knowledge, your research skills and strong practical knowledge will prepare you for leadership roles in a variety of sectors including foreign affairs, NGOs, international media, education and tourism.

Complete 120 points comprising:

30 points for all Compulsory Courses, and
At least 15 points from Stage I Elective Courses, and
75 points from Additional Elective Courses

Selected courses must include at least 45 points at level 300 or higher.

Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

PHIL 104 - Ethics and Justice (15 points)

POLITICS 106 - Global Politics (15 points)

Stage I Elective Courses

Complete at least 15 points from the following:

ECON 151 - Understanding the Global Economy (15 points)

ECON 152 - Principles of Economics (15 points)

GLOBAL 101 - Global Issues, Sustainable Futures (15 points)

HISTORY 103 - Global History (15 points)

MAORI 130 - Te Ao Māori: The Māori World (15 points)

STATS 150 - Communicating Statistics (15 points)

Additional Elective Courses

Complete exactly 75 points from the following:

ECON 151 - Understanding the Global Economy (15 points)

ECON 152 - Principles of Economics (15 points)

GLOBAL 101 - Global Issues, Sustainable Futures (15 points)

HISTORY 103 - Global History (15 points)

INTBUS 151 - Business across Borders (15 points)

MAORI 130 - Te Ao Māori: The Māori World (15 points)

PHIL 104 - Ethics and Justice (15 points)

POLITICS 106 - Global Politics (15 points)

SOCIOL 103 - Aotearoa New Zealand Social Policy and Social Justice (15 points)

STATS 150 - Communicating Statistics (15 points)

ANTHRO 226 - Imperialism and Immigration in the Americas (15 points)

CRIM 207 - Criminology: Indigenous and Global (15 points)

EDUC 212 - Global Education Policy for All? (15 points)

GENDER 208 - Thinking Gender (15 points)

GLOBAL 201 - Special Topic (15 points)

GLOBAL 202 - Special Topic (15 points)

GLOBAL 204 - Global Issues Through the Arts (15 points)

GLOBAL 250 - Special Topic: Social Entrepreneurship and Systems Change (15 points)

GLOBAL 252 - Asian Cities: Growth and Transition (15 points)

GLOBAL 277 - Study Abroad 2A (15 points)

HISTORY 205 - Bloodlands: Global Warfare (15 points)

POLITICS 201 - Globalisation and International Organisations (15 points)

POLITICS 202 - Democrats and Dictators (15 points)

POLITICS 218 - American Politics and Public Policy (15 points)

POLITICS 222 - Public Policy: Actors, Processes and Politics (15 points)

POLITICS 254 - China and the World (15 points)

SOCIOL 213 - Ethnicity and Identity (15 points)

SOCIOL 217 - Social Movements (15 points)

ANTHRO 321 - Equality and Inequality (15 points)

ANTHRO 377 - Whiteness in the Settler State (15 points)

GEOG 308 - Geopolitics and Indigenous Rights (15 points)

GLOBAL 301 - Special Topic: Humanitarian Interventions (15 points)

GLOBAL 302 - Special Topic (15 points)

GLOBAL 350 - Special Topic (15 points)

GLOBAL 352 - Asian Cities: Growth and Transition (15 points)

GLOBAL 377 - Study Abroad 3A (15 points)

HISTORY 309 - Bloodlands: Global Warfare (15 points)

MAORI 335 - Mana Taketake / Indigenous Sovereignty and Public Policy (15 points)

POLITICS 311 - Gender and Global Politics (15 points)

POLITICS 320 - Social Justice (15 points)

POLITICS 346 - Terrorism (15 points)

POLITICS 356 - Ethno-Political Violence: Hate Crimes to Genocide (15 points)

SOCIOL 309 - Migration, Borders and Displacement (15 points)

SOCIOL 315 - Law, Inequality and the State (15 points)

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.

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